While browsing the web I stumbled upon a pretty amazing story that I really wanted to share with you guys. If any DJs or producers happen to read this I want you to realize that with simple gestures such as the ones described in the story, you can truly impact someone’s life. Never forget what you can do for your fans š
I want to say something about this experience.
Iāve been in a pretty abusive relationship for the last 4 years or so, Iāve been struggling with self-harm and anxiety for as long as I can remember. If it werenāt for getting out of that relationship, I would have never gone to EDC. Ever since I bought my ticket, Above and Beyond was all Iād wanted to see. I could miss my whole weekend,Ā but not Above and Beyond.
I got picked to be in the movie for a lot of these reasons. Thereās more to my story but Iām going to keep it short. The film crew knew Above and Beyond were my favorite group playing and I wasnāt going to miss them for the world. By the 3rd night of EDC, I couldnāt breathe and felt a tightness in my chest the whole night that only got worse, not to mention my voice was completely gone. (Turns out I was having an asthma attack) and spent nearly the whole night in the medical center.Ā But not during Above and Beyond.
I was in the front of the crowd for their set, and I cried the whole time. My friends behind me, blowing bubbles at me and to the camera, feeling everyoneās love and the music just speaking to me. These lyrics were here for me when no one was. This music had been my best friendā¦
And then before I knew it,Ā itĀ happened.
I was lifted from the crowd by a bodyguard. He brought me to the side of the stage and I was asked by the film crew if I knew why I was there. I instantly started crying. (well, crying HARDER than I already was) Then I looked up the stairs and saw a man, holding out his arms, saying, āWell, cāmon, girl!ā It was so surreal, walking backstage, all in slow motion. He told me, āAbove and Beyond have chosenĀ youĀ to push the button!!ā I just cried and cried, I couldnāt think straight and had no voice to reply to him withā¦.
When I got up on that stage, Paavo kissed me on the cheek, and Jono said to me, āAlright. Here it is. Push it whenever youāre ready.ā
There it was. That little, simple, āPlayā Button. I looked up at the crowd for what felt like an eternity. I saw my friends cheering, along with the other 80,000 people. I couldnāt help but feel so humbled. I felt a feeling Iāve never felt before. Even now, my eyes water when I think of it. I lifted both my arms in the air and everyone cheeredā¦
And thenā¦ I pressed theĀ button.
The crowd went wild as āSun and Moonā dropped for them. I felt the music surge through me, along with the crowds cheers. I pumped my hands to the music with all my strength. Paavo and Jono put their arms around me and hugged me tight, then put their arms over my shoulders and started to jump with the music as I joined them. Iād never feltā¦ Iāve never felt that, maybeā¦ Maybe life does get better, and through everything bad youāre given, you will get what you deserve.Ā One day.
And when their set was over, the words were printed on the screenā¦“Life is made of small moments like these”
Through everything bad Iāve been given in life, ever since this experienceā¦ I really believe things get better. I believe that for everything bad you are given, life will return to you a beautiful experience. You canāt give up, you canāt not try. I got to go on stage at the best Electric Daisy Carnival yet, and drop a song for my favorite Djās for a crowd of 80,000. And yet, a few months before that, I was experiencing things that no one should have to experienceā¦ Now, IĀ knowĀ that life has so many wonderful things to give. So much beauty lies everywhere. I think that anything I want to achieve will be mine.
“Sometimes, inspiration comes from the darkest times in life. Just hold on, things will get better soon.” – Above and Beyond
Source:Ā http://shufflegirldicey.tumblr.com/
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Fuckin epic
THIS is why I love EDM
amazing story.
OH MY GOODNESS. I can’t believe someone is sharing my story around the web! ;u;
Good for them – shows they are worthy of the status they have.
wow this gave me chills :))
A&B never fails. Been a fan since ASOT143.
Just reading this brought me to tears….my friends wonder why I spend so much money on shows/festivals..
I love the power behind music this awesome story truly show what music can do for someone.
Just awesome!
A&B!<3
Amazing
incredible… god damn. Above & Beyond goes above and beyond what’s expected and that’s why they’re on top. Props. All producers, performers, and fans should read this and be inspired to do good in the world.
This is awesome, she will never forget that and its such a small gesture for them.
I love this! Absolutely awesome!